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Leerie Ball Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 875

Scope and Content Note

The papers contain correspondence to and from friends and preachers; diaries of church meetings, baptisms, and other events; sermon notes; records of northwest Arkansas churches; photographs of family, students, and northwest Arkansas subjects.

Dates

  • 1924-1969

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Leerie Ball (1914-1969) was born to James Albert Ball and Pearl Esther Sisemore in Japton (Madison County), Arkansas. After graduating from University High School (Fayetteville) in 1932, Ball preached for the Johnson Church of Christ (Washington County) and other Churches of Christ throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He also delivered sermons over local radio stations.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (9 Boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

  1. Series 1. Correspondence
  2. Series 2. Diaries
  3. Series 3. Sermons
  4. Series 4. Church Records
  5. Series 4. Subseries 1. Johnson Church of Christ
  6. Series 4. Subseries 2. Other Churches
  7. Series 5. Photographs
  8. Series 6. Oversize Materials

Acquisition Information

Leo Ball, of Johnson (Washington County) Arkansas, donated his brother's papers to Special Collections on March 12, 1987.

Processing Information

Processed by Anthony J. Wappel, Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas, in November 1988.

Creator

Source

Title
Leerie Ball Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Anthony J. Wappel
Date
November 1988
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444